IMPAIRED DRIVERS: They’re out to kill you!

RAISING AWARENESS ABOUT IMPAIRED DRIVING
[Drive as if the driver next to you is impaired]

  • Increase in Impaired Driving Charges
    The percentage of drivers in Ontario charged with impaired driving rose from 3% in 2022 to 5% in 2024.
  • Holiday Season Concerns
    Holiday season often sees an uptick in impaired drivers. Celebrate responsibly and plan safe transportation home.
  • 2023 Festive RIDE Campaign
    During this campaign, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) issued 196 impaired driving charges between Christmas and New Year’s Eve, marking a 21% increase from the previous year.
  • Preventability of Impaired Driving
    Plan ahead to ensure safe travel after consuming alcohol or cannabis.
  • Cannabis Impairment Statistics
    A recent CAA survey revealed that 7% of Ontario drivers admitted to driving after consuming cannabis, with the number of those consuming cannabis edibles before driving doubling since 2019.
  • Misconceptions about Cannabis and Driving
    Cannabis impairs driving ability affecting coordination, reaction time, attention, distance judgment, and decision-making.

  • Safety Recommendations for Holiday Events
  • Assign a designated driver.
  • Utilize rideshare services, taxis, or public transit.
  • Hosts should provide non-alcoholic beverages and clearly label any cannabis edibles.
  • Report suspected impaired drivers by calling 911 to help keep roads safe.

For more information, click -> MADD

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